A very nice ceramic figure of the standing female deity Artemis with her boots on, leaning with her right on a pillar, Roman Imperial, 1st.-3rd. century AD.
A well-modelled figure in red terracotta with white-grey pigments preserved.
Size: 12,4 cm.
Condition: Choice and completely intact and thus very rare!
Ex. Private Collection from before 1980.
Antique Chinese celadon bowl. The rim is flared and accented with incised concentric rings which repeat several times closer to the center of the bowl. The widest band and the reserve at the bottom of the bowl are incised with subtle designs possibly floral. The outside of the bowl is thickly glazed with lovely drips and overall crackle. The foot has been left unglazed.
Age: Song Dynasty (960–1279)
Dimensions: 10 1/2" wide x 3 1/4" high
An antique Japanese Kotansu (personal storage chest) made of Kirinoki (Paulownia) wood. All original bronze hardware. Two sliding doors behind which is a storage area with a split level shelf. 5 drawers provide additional organization and storage. Constructed using straight dovetail Japanese joinery and hardened wooden nails. It would function well as a beside stand or a side table...
A Chinese Very Rare/Fine Ceramic Seated Buddha/Mandala and Lotus Stand-16th C.:
China, Wanli Mark and of period, dated 1585 (Wanli 12 year)
The Buddha figure is in 3 parts, Buddha, Mandala and Plinth, with seated Buddha raising his right hand in a form of vitarka mudra while his left hand rests on the bented knee as he sits dhyanasana on a separately high double lotus octagonal plinth, the Buddha figure painted with brown, Mandala glazed with brown and green with 2 chracters on the back, and i...
Up for sale is one out of the 4 silk panels, #4, an antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Cantonese embroidery, dated to the reign of emperor GuangXu. Panel is embroidered with birds and flowers, all in a beige color silk satin ground. Executed in various embroidery techniques. Intricate work ! Overall in very good condition. A few small holes in the beige silk ground Measurements - Approx. 36.5" x 10.5" Overall
A beautiful and rare micro blue glass bead necklace from South China. Can be made into two necklaces.
Age: 100 BC
Size:Total Length 118cm (46 inches)
A Longquan wares Celadon dish, covered overall with yellowish green glaze, Southern-Song dynasty. Condition is very good excepted tiny chip to mouth rim and firing imperfection to the glaze. Provenance: found at the shipwreck in Selayar Island South-Sulawesi. Diameter: 22.5cm.
This porcelain bowl with lid was produced in Austria by Royal Vienna c. 1850. It has the cobalt blue under glaze bee hive mark. The bowl measures 6 inches high and 7 1/2 inches across the handles. The porcelain has a molded basket weave pattern. The lid has an applied handle and flowers. The bowl is expertly hand painted with vibrantly colored sprays of realistic flowers. There are buds and sprigs scattered around the porcelain...
A nice figure, Coptic, Egypt, 1st. century BC - 1st. century AD.
Attractive female idol carved from a hollowed-out bone. The face is dominated by huge, round eyes and a small nose and mouth. The artist has also carved a round belly and female genitals.
Size: 66 mm.
Ex. Danish Private Collection.
Jerome's & Darrow Federal manner hand made shelf clock with wood works, Bristol CT. Provenance, Martin VanBuren Back, 1835-1920 (may already have been in the family for a generation.) We purchased from his direct descendant, David N. Back in the 1990s. We had the clock last serviced in 2006 and in good running order with reliable chimes. Having invested in preservation, our gain will have been our enjoyment of the clock. 2nd quarter, 19th century. Good condition. Height, about 34 3/4 inches...
EARLY SEVENTEEN CENTURY ENGLISH MARQUETRY BUREAU OR SLANT FRONT SECRETARY, CHARLES II ERA …..measuring
Description: exquisite and wonderful sterling silver set, I have combined different elements of this set from different countries and the combination is a lovely set.
The large tray is a superb piece from Siam, the old name for Thailand, with gorgeous floral design and four sitting Buddha. Creamer is from Mexico with repousse
floral motif and two birds sitting on branches on each side . Two beautiful large salt & pepper shakers and a well designed spoon...
A beautiful early 19th C. Chinese Ox blood incense burner with crackle ge style glaze inside the bowl. In excellent condition. D: 16.5cm x 8cm.
Laughing Budha Figurine Whistle– China, 618-907 C.E. – This brown glazed pottery was made during the Tang Dynasty. Height = 4 cm 5 cm Length No Chips, cracks or hairlines and free from restorations
A lovely Chinese Tang dynasty brown glaze bird whistle, Changsha kiln. Lt. 6cm. Condition: minor chips to the edge, no restore, in good condition as shown. Shipping from Taipei, Taiwan via EMS at actual cost. Item selling at various platforms, please inquire before ordering. Duration of shipment may take up to a month due to the pandemic.
Description: This is a finest quality three pieces porcelain smoking set...
Antique Stone and Metal Chinese Seal Chop from the published and renowned collection of Sam Hilu, a prominent author and adviser on traditional Asian art. 5 inches, 12.5 cm.
19th Century Japanese Cloisonné dish featuring a bijin (beautiful young girl) holding irises and rendered in the style of Ukiyo-e. This unusual work of art displays stunning colors with rich royal foil background and aspects of foil throughout. It is of the highest quality, with multicolored flowers and foliage. This exceptional Cloisonné is a gorgeous addition for the finest collection. 7.5 inches (19cm) wide.